What does the cryptic crossword clue "Trap caught shape-shifting individuals (5)" mean?

The definition is "shape-shifting individuals". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). sounds like (caught) “gin” (trap). Shape-shifting spirits from Muslim mythology. The answer is DJINN.

Trap caught shape-shifting individuals (5)

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